Finishing the school building project, growing the student enrollment, and continuing to teach the word of God are what retiring Heritage Christian Academy headmaster Linda Garris takes away from her time at the private Christian school.
A reception to honor Garris was held at the school Thursday afternoon where former students, teachers, and board members stopped by to congratulate her on her retirement. She said one of the first students she had driven in from Tennessee to see her.
click to download audioGarris began her teaching career at HCA in 1997 and became Headmaster in 2004. She also coached the school’s softball team for 21 years.
During her time as a coach, she led the team to six state championships. The school announced Thursday the softball field will be named in her honor with a ceremony planned for later this month.
During her seventeen years as Headmaster, she guided the school through three accreditations and campus growth that began at Second Baptist and Hillcrest Baptist churches. She said Heritage Christian Academy is now the largest Christian school in western Kentucky
click to download audioAs far as what’s next for Garris once her time at HCA ends in June, she said there will be more family time.
click to download audioHeritage Christian Academy has not named a replacement for Garris but expects to have one before the start of the fall semester.
